Analog Devices
Semiconductor
PrincipalEmbeddedSoftwareEngineer
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“Principal Embedded Software Engineer at Analog Devices. Skills: Embedded software, Debugger architecture, Embedded Linux, Processor architectures. Set architectural vision for debugger platforms. Make authoritative technical decisions”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Root cause analysis
10% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years embedded software development, BS or MS in CompE, CS, or EE, Recognized technical authority in JTAG/SWD-based debugging, Expert level C/C++ skills, Hands-on experience in low-level firmware, Hands-on device driver development, Architecting and delivering large-scale debugger platforms, Architecting and delivering debug probe ecosystems, Experience with embedded Linux, Experience with kernel modules, Experience with device drivers, Experience with BSP integration, Define and govern architecture for large-scale, modular platforms, Analytical skills, Extremely detail oriented, Record of technical mentorship, Record of talent development, Exceptional analytical skills, Exceptional communication skills, Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to Have
Knowledge of CoreSight debug and trace infrastructure, Knowledge of RISC-V trace infrastructure, Familiarity with GDB, Familiarity with OpenOCD, Familiarity with other open-source debug tooling, Experience designing and scaling CI/CD pipelines, Experience supporting FreeRTOS, Experience supporting Zephyr, Experience supporting other embedded RTOS environments, Customer-facing technical leadership, Defining technical solutions, Delivering technical solutions
What You'll Do.
Set architectural vision for debugger platforms
Make authoritative technical decisions
Lead definition of debug infrastructure
Lead evolution of debug infrastructure
Drive strategy for heterogeneous multi-core debug
Own relationships with demanding customers
Provide architectural governance across build
Provide architectural governance across automation
Provide architectural governance across CI/CD workflows
Represent DTE in technical forums
Contribute to development tools ecosystem roadmap
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment; Cross-divisional technical forums
Communication Scope
Technical leadership; External representation
Process & Methodology
Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
**About Analog Devices** Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: [_ADI_](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ADI/?ltr=1)) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at [_www.analog.com_](https://www.analog.com/en.html) and on [_LinkedIn_](https://www.linkedin.com/company/analog-devices) and [_X_](https://x.com/ADI_News). **Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer (P5)** **Location: Ireland** **Hiring Manager: Chad Wentworth** **About Our Team** Today's world is filled with complex processors being tasked to do more and more. Whether it's advanced hearing devices, green energy solutions, intelligent motion control, immersive audio platforms, precision electrification systems, or advanced warning systems, our customers are building the future on Analog Devices processors. Using ADI's development tools, the Development Tools Engineering (DTE) team strives to give our customers a development experience that allows them not only to create incredible products, but to produce them faster than ever before. **Who We Are Looking For** Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a **Principal Embedded Software Engineer** with deep, industry-recognized expertise in debugger platform architecture, low-level firmware, and embedded Linux across diverse processor architectures. In the Development Tools Engineering team, you will serve as a **technical authority** — setting long-term architectural direction, driving cross-functional alignment, and shaping the tools that thousands of customers worldwide rely on every day. We are looking for a proven technical leader
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